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Duncan Ferguson cuts a distinctive, intimidating figure on the touchline. The Everton legend, currently in his first full-time managerial role, would have travelled to Portman Road knowing that they were in for a difficult afternoon. Forest Green Rovers were without a win in 12 games in all competitions and a trip away to promotion chasing […]
Gloucestershire’s Jack Lisowski produced a sublime display in the Masters to beat Iran’s Hossein Vafaei 6-4 and set up a semi-final with two-time champion Mark Williams. Alexandra Palace had not previously been a happy hunting ground for Lisowski, who won just four frames in his previous three appearances, including meek 6-1 defeats to both Ding […]
Jack Lisowski produced a composed display in the opening round of the 2023 Masters to see off former champion John Higgins 6-3 and claim his first victory at the Masters. In previous years, the Gloucestershire cueman has suffered some chastening experiences, winning just four frames in his previous three appearances. In his debut in 2019 […]
Wade Elliott has challenged his squad to “vent their frustration” against Salford City as they bid to reach their first Papa Johns Trophy semi-final. The Robins have an excellent opportunity to make history by reaching the last four, but face a difficult test against League Two Salford City who won the competition in 2019-20. Embed […]
Hervé Renard, the mastermind behind Saudi Arabia’s stunning 2-1 upset over Argentina, says that the “stars in the sky were in the same line for us” as they pulled off one of the greatest World Cup upsets ever. Argentina took the lead early in the first half through a Lionel Messi penalty, and then had […]
The build-up to the World Cup in Qatar was tarnished with accusations of bribery and corruption in the bidding process and severe human rights abuses in the construction of the stadiums. The organisers were probably hoping that once the tournament started those issues would fade into the background as the country delivered a spectacle worthy […]